D.I.Y. gallery wall

I thought I’d share with you my “gallery wall” in the making. Whenever the topic comes up with clients about designing a gallery wall I get the same sort of confused look. My opinion is IF you are not going to to extra large canvases or large canvas prints, then to make a bold statement, a gallery wall should be created. The thought of hanging several prints of all different sizes takes a little thought, however its much easier than you think. My wall, when finished is going to be a mix of canvas wraps, and framed canvas prints. the largest canvas being 18×24 LOVE mixing it up!!! ( I have another wall for my extra lg. canvases) Thats another post.

My First step was to hang the 2 white distressed frames. I knew I wanted them together. That part was pretty easy. The first and really only rule comes into play after you have hung your first ,( or in my case 2) frames: PICK YOUR GUIDE LINE. You can go with the top ( which is what I did) horizontal line, or the bottom horizontal line. In my top horizontal line ALL of my portraits that I put on this wall will be at the SAME HEIGHT. Now below this guide line I can do whatever my heart desires! I get my frames from all over the place, I removed the glass from the store bought frames because I will be using Canvas on Masonite for them, which gives them a much more upscale look than a print behind glass! I used blue painters tape to give me a visual of where I will be putting my Canvases. I love this idea because I get a picture of exactly how a particular size will look on the wall. If I don’t like it, I try another size until I’m happy and THEN I place my order! Great idea huh? I know, sometimes I even amaze myself! lol

This is a view from down stairs as you come in the front door.

And this is a not so great picture of going down the stairs! lol Oh and YES those are antlers over my green secretary.:) Now go get busy with your blue tape, then call me for your session.